
What we’re about
**The Appalachian Mountain Club's Connecticut Chapter organizes about 1,000 hikes, bike rides, mountaineering and other events each year. Most of these do not appear in this Meetup. To get details of all of our events and to join our email lists please go to [www.CT-AMC.org](http://www.CT-AMC.org)** The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The CT Chapter of AMC is a statewide organization that has something for everyone who loves to explore the outdoors, for beginners or experts. We offer hiking, kayaking, cycling, trail building and maintenance and land conservation activities throughout the year. So, what sets us apart? • Trained leaders means our activities are organized, everyone stays together as a group assisting each other as needed and we follow certain safety protocols. • Group activities are open to everyone (so long as you meet the fitness and equipment requirements). Events listed as Young Members are designed for members ages 20-40 but all AMC events are open to all ages. This Meetup group is sponsored by members of the AMC Connecticut Chapter. For additional information about AMC, the CT Chapter and the activities we-sponsor, please visit [www.ct-amc.org](http://www.ct-amc.org). Thru the year, we offer more than 1000 activities. All current activities are listed on our website for each activity committee. For example, current hiking activities including skiing and snowshoeing are shown on the [chapter website](http://www.ct-amc.org/excursions/HikeListings.shtm). The AMC web site ([www.outdoors.org](http://www.outdoors.org/)) has further information about the main club including lodging, adventure travel, and more. Just a reminder that only AMC-approved leaders may lead activities that will be listed on this site. We can allow others to co-lead activities with an approved leader. If you are interested in becoming an approved leader, the next leader training is always shown [on our website](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm). **Please note:** Some events are marked "Registration Required". An RSVP here does **not** satisfy this requirement. Registration requires direct contact with the event leader, either by email or phone. \ [](http://ct-amc.org/Education/index.shtm)
Upcoming events (4+)
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Most of our activities are not listed on Meetup. Click here to see all upcoming events offered by our Chapter! Don't forget to join our group on Facebook to see what other members are doing in our Chapter! In addition, click here to learn more about what we have to offer.
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- CT AMC Spring GatheringCheshire Grange, Cheshire, CT
Click here to register and purchase tickets (ticket sales close 3/28): https://activities.outdoors.org/.../a5UUN0000.../act00011458
Social Hour 12:00-1:00 PM
Dinner: 1:00 PM for $25 Roast Beef Dinner.
Lecturer: 2:30 PM
No Tickets will be sold at the door.
For questions, please email program@ct-amc.orgJoin us for a social, dinner, and lecture presented by Robert E. Marra, Ph.D. Associate Scientist/Forest Pathologist Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Associate Research Scientist, University of Connecticut Lecturer, Yale School of the Environment.
Topic: Fungi of Forests and Landscapes
Most people can recognize a mushroom when they see one, but have you ever wondered how that mushroom got there? What is it doing there? Ever wondered about that yellow blob that seems to appear spontaneously in your mulch or on your lawn? Did you know that many plants, including the trees in our forests, could not survive without the important associations their roots establish with fungi? This talk will introduce the audience to the fascinating world of the poorly understood Kingdom Fungi.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE MARCH 28th!
- Upcoming Chapter EventsNeeds location
Most of our activities are not listed on Meetup. Click here to see all upcoming events offered by our Chapter! Don't forget to join our group on Facebook to see what other members are doing in our Chapter! In addition, click here to learn more about what we have to offer.
(This post is for information only and is not a real event. Click the links above to find an upcoming event!)